Lamp finial



Nov. 3, 1936. P, HlLo f l 2,059,314 l LAMP FINIAL Filedv Aug. 2e, 1955 INVENTOR.

Patented Nov. 3, 1936 UNITED STATES PATENT GFFICE 6 Claims.

My invention relates to lamp nials and similar devices.

My invention relates more particularly to improvements in the construction of lamp flnials, especially with regard to novelty and attractiveness of the same.

An object of my invention is to provide an improved and attractive nial that is easily and cheaply manufactured and capable of long use Without becoming broken or out of order.

A further object is to provide an improved construction of lamp nial having a decorative object removably secured thereto.

A further object is to provide an improved lamp nial having a plurality of spring elements capable of supporting a decorative and attractive display member therein.

A further object is to provide an improved lamp finial constructed of a plurality of individual units removably secured together so that different elements may be assembled together for different types or colors of lamp shades.

Other objects and advantages will be more apparent from the following description wherein reference is had to the accompanying sheet of drawing, upon which,

Fig. l is a front perspective View of a lamp and lamp shade assembly showing my improved nial in position thereon;

Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view thereof taken generally on the line 2 2 of Fig. l;

Fig. 3 is a side elevational view of my improved nial showing a cap member mounted thereon;

Fig. 4 is a View of the cap member showing the spring mounting element thereof in section;

Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of a modied form of fnial with portions thereof in section and Fig. 6 is a side elevational View of the m'al shown in Fig. 5.

In Fig. l I have illustrated a typical lamp assembly comprising the upper portion of the lamp stand I) with the shade I2 and an inverted reflector member I4 mounted thereon. The lamp shade is ordinarily provided with a central support member I6 from which a plurality of radially extending arms IB connect to the upper rim of the lamp shade. The support member I6 is usually fastened to a vertical post upon the upper end of the lamp harp in lamps which do not have inverted reflectors.

Where an inverted reflector is used, however, the lamp nial 22 is adapted to be secured'to the supporting member I6 by means of a screw member 24 that extends through a central opening 26 in the member I6 and screw-threadedly engages in a suitably tapped opening 28 in the nial 22. The nial 22 may be provided with a shank member 30 having any desirable exterior appearance and being provided at its upper end with a shoulder 32 upon which a spring retainer member 34 5 is adapted to be mounted. The retainer member 34 is secured in position by being riveted or otherwise xedly attached to the upper end of the shank 30.

The member 34 may be provided with a plu- 10 rality of arcuately shaped finger members 36 adapted to form a semi-spherical pocket within which a ball member 38 is adapted to be positioned. The ball member 38 may have a larger diameter than the sides of the pocket so that when 15 the same is mounted in position it is yieldingly held by the spring ngers 36. It will be noted that the fingers extend beyond the center of the ball member 38. The ball member 38 is preferably ;formed of glass or other transparent mate- 20 rial so that the same will add greatly to the attractiveness of the lamp assembly, especially when mounted in connection with an inverted reector such as I have shown. Under these conditions light rays will be reflected from the transparent ball member 38, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the lamp assembly. The ball members are provided in a plurality of colors so that for example, with a red shade a red ball may be provided and with a green or yellow shade similar or different color combinations may be secured.

In Figs. 3 and 4 I have illustrated a cap member 4D of any suitable or desirable shape which may be attached to the upper side of the ball member 38. The cap member 40 is provided with a spring member 42 similar to the spring member 34 and provided with a plurality of ngers 44. Thus the cap member may be yieldingly mounted upon the nial if desired and it may 40 easily be removed for cleaning or other purposes.

In Figs. 5 and 6 I have illustrated a modified form of lamp nial in which I provide the shank member 30 and a spring member 46 secured to the top thereof as hereinbefore described. This 45 spring member, however, may be formed with a pair of socket portions 48 and 5i] suitably connected by a spring strap member 52 so that a ball member 54 may be resiliently held between the socket members 48 and 50. A suitable cap 50 member 40 may be mounted upon the upper socket as hereinbefore described.

From the foregoing it Will be Obvious that a unique and highly attractive lamp nial has been provided. With either of the forms shown it 55 will be obvious that a ball member of any desired size can be mounted in and form part of the nial, the size of the ball depending necessarily upon the size of the pocket formed by the spring members.

Many and various modifications may be made in the exact details shown without departing from the spirit of the invention. While I have illustrated and described a specic embodiment of my invention, I do not wish to be limited to the exact details shown; rather what I desire to secure and protect by Letters Patent of the United States is:

1. A lamp iinial comprising a shank member having an axial tapped opening extending into the lower end thereof, a spring member secured to the upper end of said shank member, said spring member having a plurality of spring 1ingers and a ball member yieldingly held above said shank member by said fingers.

2. A lamp nial comprising a shank member having an axial tapped opening extending into the lower end thereof, a shoulder upon the upper end thereof, a spring member secured on said shoulder, said spring member having a plurality of fingers thereon and a ball member yieldingly held above said shank member by said fingers.

3. A lamp finial comprising a shank member screw-threadedly mounted axially over a lamp shade, a spring holder member secured to the upper end of said shank` member, a spherical member resiliently held in said spring member and a cap member resiliently held on the upper side of said spherical member.

4. A lamp nial comprising a shank member screw-threadedly mounted axially over a lamp shade, a spring holder member secured to the upper end of said shank member, said member having a plurality of ngers, a spherical member resiliently held in said fingers and a cap member resiliently held on the upper side of said spherical member.

5. A lamp nial comprising a cylindrical shank member having an axial tapped opening in its lower end, a shoulder on its upper end, a spring member having a central opening riveted to said shank member and resting on said shoulder, said spring member having a plurality of arcuately shaped arms to form a semi-spherical pocket and a ball member having a larger diameter than said pocket yieldingly held therein by said arms.

6. A lamp nial comprising a cylindrical shank member having an axial tapped opening in its lower end, a shoulder on its upper end, a spring member having a central opening riveted to said shank member and resting on said shoulder, said spring member having a plurality of arcuately shaped arms to form a semi-spherical pocket, a ball member having a larger diameter than said pocket yieldingly held therein by said arms and a cap member mounted on said ball member, said cap member having a plurality of arcuately shaped spring arm members.

PAUL CHILO. 

